Angela Rathbun

This curated list includes highly-rated and highly-readable books set in the US Island Territories of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the US Virgin Islands.

Armchair travelers will love this list of books set on islands. From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, and from the tropical South Pacific to the cooler US east coast, this island books includes rom coms, historical fiction, memoirs, travelogues, and more.

Explore the history of the 1930s through the lens of literature with our curated list of books set in this iconic era. From heart-wrenching tales of the Great Depression to gripping espionage thrillers, discover the world of the 1930s and gain a deeper understanding of the tumultuous times that shaped our world.

Books with Spring Vibes! Add these springtime reading recommendations to your TBR list. From gardens and weddings to books about new beginnings, this fiction list has the best books to read in spring.

Whether you already love classic literature, or have made it a bucket list goal, this list of must read classic books includes 30 titles that our readers voted the best of the best. If you’re in search of classic books that are actually good, these are the ones our readers say are worth reading again and again, and the ones they would recommend to their friends and family.

More than 30 of the best books set in the southeastern US states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

More than 30 books set throughout Africa’s diverse countries, including novels, non-fiction, and memoirs.

This list of books similar to The Midnight Library. These titles features elements of magical realism, including books about alternate realities, second change novels, time loop books, and books with nonlinear timelines.

More than 30 of the best books set in the southwest mountain states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

The curated list features some of the best books set in Western Europe, including novels, YA, historical fiction, memoirs, and non-fiction reads. The books on this list are rich with atmospheric descriptions that will really transport you to the country of your choice.

A list of the best books set in the 1900s & 1910s, including historical fiction, books written in those decades, and non-fiction books that read like novels.

We polled Book Girls’ Guide readers and asked them to share their three best books of 2022. The books could be published in any year as long as they read them in 2022. We loved the results…

More than 30 of the best books set in New England, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont

The best books set in Antarctica and the Arctic Circle, including novels, memoirs, non-fiction, and more that transport you to the cold.

Are you looking for the best gifts for book lovers (that aren’t books)? From inexpensive book club gifts to splurges for the family bookworm, we’ve got gifts for readers of all ages and for every budget.

There’s a lot to learn by reading about relationships between characters of different generations. This book list includes novels about intergenerational friendships between characters that are more than a few decades apart in age.

This list of multigenerational novels contains some of the best books spanning the years from 1910 to present day. There’s a lot to learn by reading expansive stories, memoirs, and novels that span decades to observe how things change over time.

The Best New Year’s Books! After the holiday rush and before the new year, pick up one of these novels. This list of books about New Year’s Eve for adults includes a variety of genres, from romance to historical fiction and mystery.

Our list of Best Christmas Books for kids includes five categories, ranging from Christmas Picture Books to Christmas Chapter Books.

Learn how to create a Christmas book advent calendar. Reading Christmas books with your kids each night before bed is the perfect way to enjoy quality family time together while fostering a love of reading.

The best books about Thanksgiving for kids of all ages. This list focuses on Thanksgiving books about the origins of the holiday and the importance of gratitude and giving thanks.

These Christmas novels all turned into Hallmark Christmas movies! Curl up in your favorite chair by the Christmas tree and enjoy these books for the holidays.

Looking for book characters who are over 90 years old? These books feature 90-something nonagenarians and 100-something centenarians in either novels or non-fiction reads.

This list of North America books includes fiction and non-fiction reads. Armchair travel beyond the US with books set in Canada, Greenland, Mexico, and the Central American countries of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Looking for Books Like Emily in Paris? Most of these books are set in Paris and all are perfect for fans of the show.

These book recommendations include both non-fiction memoirs and fictional books with elderly characters in their 80s.

Best Books Set in South America – From books set in Brazil and books set in Argentina to books set in Ecuador and Bolovia, we’ve covered the South American continent in our book recommendations.

The Best Books of the 2000s: These excellent fiction and nonfiction titles are all set between 2000 and 2009

The best Halloween cozy mysteries to read this fall. Perfect if you prefer your muder mysteries with a side of humor. Get into the spirit of the holiday with these not-too spooky books.

This list of the best books to read in the fall includes thrillers for Halloween, back-to-school themes, and books with cozy fall vibes.